Non-cytotoxic concentration of APAP induced mitochondrial biogenesis in HepG2 cells.
The heightened biogenesis concurred with induction of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM genes.
GSH and antioxidant genes were also induced by non-cytotoxic concentration of APAP.
The above two groups of genes were downregulated at cytotoxic concentration of APAP.
Mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant response could protect liver from APAP.